Drum-shaped ornaments are among the most iconic Christmas decorations. But you don't need to scour antiques stores and flea markets to drum up your own set -- all it takes to make the ornaments are plain wooden boxes, festive ribbon, and glue.

Add beauty and history to your tree: These delicate white ornaments, made with off-white oven-bake clay and a piercing tool, were inspired by pierced creamware, first popularized by Leeds Pottery, in England, in the 18th century.